Are Airedale Terriers Intelligent Dogs?

Considering to adopt an Airedale Terrier and want to know whether Airedale Terrier is an intelligent dog breed?

According to dog experts, Airedale Terrier Dogs score out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Airedale Terrier Intelligence

Are Airedale Terriers Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Airedale Terrier intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #29

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Dog owners always want to believe that their dog is the smartest on the neighborhood, and while this may hold true, a clever dog can come in many types.

    Of course, a smart pet dog is just potential without a person willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's cleverness. Dogs are about as intelligent as the normal two-year-old, but there is a range of intelligence across several breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many traits. Some dog breeds are much easier to train and listen well to commands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    If you want an intelligent companion, get one of these breeds:

    1. Border Collie is one of the world's smartest and most popular dog breeds. Initially developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog recognized for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most-liked dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is a smart, friendly and trainable comrade.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, smart and courageous dog breed who is known for its unwavering devotion to its owners, whom they will protect at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very intelligent, but they're also honored, active dogs, with the added benefit of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey.

    5. German shepherd is the second most sought-after dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and smart. They are outstanding all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Airedale Terriers Intelligence

Airedale Terrier Information

The Airedale terrier is a neat, upstanding, long-legged terrier, not exaggerated in any way. It has strong round bone and combines strength and agility, enabling it to hunt tough game. Its jaws are strong and punishing. Its gait is free. The coat is hard, dense and wiry; it lies straight and close, with some hair crinkling or waving.

Among the most versatile of terriers, the Airedale is bold, playful and adventurous; it is a lively yet protective companion. It is intelligent, but often stubborn and headstrong. Some can be domineering, but most are biddable, reliable and responsive to their owner's wishes. It makes a good house dog as long as it gets daily mental and physical exercise. It likes to be the head dog and may not do well when another dog challenges that position, although they usually get along well with smaller dogs.

What to do if you lose your Airedale Terrier

If your Airedale Terrier Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vets to see if someone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Airedale Terrier

If you find a Airedale Terrier Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.